Hypersign 4.0 Dictionary of American Sign Language

Description

Learn the fastest growing language in America withHypersign 4.0!Product InformationWhy HyperSign?  Many texts and videotaped lexicons of ASL exist. Thetexts are one dimensional and do not adequately illustrate the motion or thechanges in meaning which facial expressions add to the sign. While video tapesadd motion and the facial expressions their inherent linear nature is asignificant detriment to their effective use in learning ASL.  People learnand retain best what they need and what serves a purpose in their daily lives.When sign language is taught to hearing adults one method used is to teachvocabulary in categories. When these same adults go to use this vocabularyeither with their own hearing-impaired children or with Deaf adults theirmunication is limited to only known vocabulary.HyperSign was developed to meet many of the needs perceived as hearing peopleattempt to learn a language of another culture ... a language very different incontent form and use from English or other spoken languages.  While thisproduct is centered around a video dictionary of approximately 2000 basic ASLsigns many features have been included to enhance the learning experience andincrease the potential for success in learning retaining and using ASL. It provides instructional text in Spanish and English.  Features includesfull motion video age level specific vocabulary everyday phrases and a host ofgames and activities.  With the help of life-like photographs and animatedhands you'll be able to master finger spelling at your own speed and pacequickly and easily.Educational FeaturesHyperSign addresses the following for sign language learners: Repeated exposure to the sign vocabulary (learners retain signs that they use frequently) Exposure to Deaf signers in order to learn the appropriate correct signs Extensive practice reading and using signs in many different contexts Opportunity to see the motion of the sign Opportunity to view and review the su